HR Generalist - Colchester, VT

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to the employee life cycle.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn HRIS software and talent management systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience, required.
• At least one year working in an HR Generalist role highly preferred.
• SHRM-CP a plus.